The document summarizes the plot of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein. It provides background on the main characters - Victor Frankenstein, who creates life from dead body parts, and the Monster he brings to life. It describes how Victor studies science and discovers the secret of life. He creates the Monster but is horrified by what he has made. The Monster seeks revenge on Victor for abandoning him by killing Victor's brother and other loved ones. The summary also briefly outlines some of the secondary characters in Victor's family and the events that lead to Victor creating the Monster.